Question
A seven-month-old baby has developed blisters between the fingers, which have been present for a week now. The blisters have now spread to the palm and back of the hand. The baby has been using calamine zinc ointment for four days, but there has been no improvement. Blisters have also appeared on the mouth. Could this be eczema?
Answer
Blisters have appeared between the baby’s fingers and on the palm and back of the hand, and now blisters have also appeared on the mouth. This could be chickenpox. Treatment with the same ointment has been ineffective; it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for examination to rule out chickenpox caused by a viral infection. This is a suggestion for the question “A seven-month-old baby has developed blisters between the fingers, which have now spread to the palm and back of the hand.” I hope this helps; wishing you health!